Downhole imaging tool utilizing x-ray generator

Details Downhole imaging tool utilizing x-ray generator Downhole imaging tool utilizing x-ray generator

2007-12-05

2009-12-15

Song, Hoon (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis

C250S269300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634059

ABSTRACT:
An X-ray downhole imaging tool is provided and includes an X-ray tube capable of operating at least at 50 KeV and emitting at least one hundred micro-amperes of continuous electron current and a radiation detector axially displaced from the X-ray tube, at least partially shielded therefrom and radially directed. In certain embodiments, the radiation detector includes a microchannel plate and a resistive anode. In certain embodiments, a second detector which is axially directed is also provided.

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patent: 5910654 (1999-06-01), Becker et al.
patent: 2007/0041501 (2007-02-01), Ramstad et al.

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